Sunscreen

Protect the Skin You’re In!

Sun Facts:

•   The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation which is responsible for premature skin aging, eye damage, skin cancer, and immune system suppression.
• v  UVA penetrates glass and is the major cause of skin aging and wrinkling.  It plays a primary role in tanning. The skin darkens in an attempt to prevent further skin damage, which can lead to skin cancer.
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•  Tanning booths increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Exposure to tanning beds at a young age increases the risk of developing melanoma by 75%.
•  UVB is primarily responsible for skin reddening and sunburn. The most significant amount of UVB hits between 10 AM and 4 PM (April to October), but these rays can damage your skin year-round.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) indicates how long it will take for UVB rays to redden skin when using a sunscreen, compared to how long skin would take to redden without the product. For instance, someone using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 will take 30 times longer to redden than without the sunscreen. An SPF 15 sunscreen screens 93% while SPF 50 screens 98% of the sun’s UVB rays. The Skin Cancer Foundation maintains that SPFs of 15 or higher are necessary for adequate protection.

Apply 1 ounce to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

 

Practice Safe Sun:

• Avoid tanning
• Pass up the booth
• Prevent burning
• Cover up with clothing,
• including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Special laundry additives can also be washed right into regular fabrics to provide extra UV protection.
• Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
• See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.
• Daily use of sunscreen is very beneficial. Researchers found that daily application of an SPF 16 sunscreen to the head, neck, arms, and hands reduced melanoma incidence by 50%. 
• Polarized lenses help prevent eye damage!

For more information, please visit http://www.skincancer.org or speak to your Ciampa’s staff member today!

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